A burial ceremony in Marenga village, located in Bunyala West Ward, Budalang’i Constituency, ended in tragedy after a 28-year-old man, Emmanuel Makokha, died after falling into an open grave.
According to local authorities, Makokha was participating in the funeral as a drummer and had been actively involved in the ceremony. Witnesses reported that during a highly emotional moment of the burial, he lost his footing and accidentally fell into the grave.
The sudden incident shocked mourners and brought the ceremony to a standstill. Area Chief confirmed the incident and described it as a tragic accident that left the community in mourning.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fall are ongoing.
